Nightdive Studios has exciting news for fans of classic sci-fi horror: System Shock 2's modernized edition, previously known as System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition, has been renamed to System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster. This eagerly awaited remaster is not only set to launch on Windows PC via Steam and GOG, but it will also be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, and for the first time, on Nintendo Switch.
System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is set for launch on PC and consoles soon. Image credit: Nightdive Studios.
Here's the official synopsis:
It’s the year 2114. As you awake from cryo sleep on the FTL ship Von Braun, you are unable to remember who or where you are... and something has gone terribly wrong. Hybrid mutants and deadly robots roam the halls while the cries from the remaining crew reverberate through the cold hull of the ship. SHODAN, a rogue AI bent on the destruction of mankind has taken over, and it's up to you to stop her. Delve through the corridors of the derelict ship Von Braun and immerse yourself in the story-rich atmosphere and environment. Explore deck by deck and unravel the horrifying fate of the Von Braun and her crew.
Nightdive Studios will announce the release date for System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster during the Future Game Show Spring Showcase livestream on March 20, 2025, where they will also unveil a new trailer. This remaster promises to bring the chilling experience of the 1999 classic to a new generation of gamers across multiple platforms.
